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Y609 LNN

2001 Yamaha R6

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,349 mi
Last recorded28,349 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Yamaha R617,265 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY609 LNN
MakeYamaha
ModelR6
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 28,349 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 28,349 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 26,243 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 23,802 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 21,331 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 18,863 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 17,086 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 17,018 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 13,552 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 13,532 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2018 13,367 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 13,352 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 12,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 10,406 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 8,856 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2014 7,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 7,554 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 6,774 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 6,200 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,418 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 3,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 2,941 miles

1, rear tyre on limit.

How Reliable is the Yamaha R6?

Based on 63,122 MOT tests across 6,022 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
793
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
6,022
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 1,205
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,174
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 671
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 636
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 411
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Y609 LNN is a 2001 Yamaha R6 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Yamaha R6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 17,265 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha R6 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 1,205 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y609 LNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha R6 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha R6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y609 LNN registered?

Y609 LNN is a 2001 Yamaha R6, first registered on 29 July 2001.

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